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T601 BCY

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,914 mi
Last recorded18,914 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 BCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 18,914 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 18,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 17,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 17,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,792 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 14,785 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose all spokes (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,198 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 10,074 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 10,074 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 9,101 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,101 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 19 May 2008 9,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2007 8,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 May 2006 8,504 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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T601 BCY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T601 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T601 BCY registered?

T601 BCY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T601 BCY safe to buy?

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